T-Shirt Makeovers: 20 Transformations for Fabulous Fashions [Hardcover]

Sistahs Of Harlem (Author), Carmia Marshall (Author), Carmen Webber (Author), Derrick Gomez (Photographer)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 25, 2006

Designer brands in Paris, Milan, and Tokyo are copying hip-hop street life today, and the T-Shirt is the urban fashion staple. Now, the first book from the women who redefined and marketed the torn T-shirt concept and started a fashion craze, shares 20 unexpected and easy-to-follow projects for every gal from 10-25. Here's a way to be hip, cool, and fiscally responsible--all at the same time.

Editorial Reviews

From the Inside Flap

"If I were a T-shirt, I'd want the Sistahs of Harlem treatment." -Bust Magazine

"The duo behind Sistahs of Harlem blend catwalk couture with uptown flare." -Time Out New York

Designer Brands in Paris, Milan and Tokyo are copying hip-hop street life today, and the T-Shirt is the urban fashion staple. Now, the first book from the women who redefined and marketed the torn T-Shirt concept and started a fashion craze, shares 20 unexpected and easy-to-follow projects for every gal. Here's a way to be hip, cool, and fiscally responsible--all at the same time.

"T-Shirt Makeovers" not only presents step-by-step instructions to turn the classic T into a fashion statement, but also exhibits it with original illustrations and vibrant photos that will showcase your creations.

From the Back Cover

"Sistahs of Harlem slash, sew and style--with a message. Their designs include political messages, and they aim to empower girls with their motto: To preserve is beautiful." -Seventeen Magazine

Take your old or weary, new and funky or just plain cotton comfy T-shirt and turn it into a fashion statement. "T-Shirt Makeovers" is a guide for every fashionista, a how-to style book for those who want high fashion at an affordable cost. The first book by the celebrated style duo, Sistahs of Harlem, "T-Shirt Makeovers" reveals their fashion secrets in a step-by-step format that will make turning any T-shirt in your closet into a fashion find.

Consider the T-Shirt a blank canvas that can be cut, sewn, twisted, and turned. It can be deconstructed and reconstructed; recycled and resuscitated, refashioned, and reinvented. Its style can be punk-y, funky, chic, unique, retro and even classic. It can become a halter, a tank top, a peasant blouse, a tube top, or even a dress. Demonstrating the versitility of the incredible T, this book shows--with original illustrations and vibrant photos of the end result--how easy it is to turn the old into something new.

The Sistahs continue to receive praise and recognition for their singular vision, from outlets such as Seventeen, YM, Jane, Bust and Ebony magazines. In "T-Shirt Makeovers," this innovative team will help you realize the unlimited possibilities of your own creativity.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 144 pages
• Publisher: Glitterati (July 25, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0977753174
• ISBN-13: 978-0977753178
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 8.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #359,459 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Stunning, November 13, 2006

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Cikk "cikk" (Malta) - See all my reviews
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I love this book. I've bought quite a few of these tshirt makeover jobs, and been a little let down. But this - this beats them all. There are a bunch of ts I can see myself putting together. And they're different - not like some of the other books out there which give you 50 variations on the same theme. They range from bare to covered up, and each design is graded as to difficulty. There are photos of the Ts being worn by models, and great diagrams of how to do the work. There's even a secion at the beginning where the Sistahs go into body types, colour and so on. Very well done book. Really glad I bought it.

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fashion Fun For All, November 28, 2006

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Sandra Marshall "globe trotter" (NYC) - See all my reviews
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T-Shirt Makeover is a great book for all ages. I purchased 1 book, loved it so much I decided it would be my gift of choice this year. The clear concise directions made it easy and enjoyable for even the "creatively challenged". The styles, ranging from conservative to ultra trendy allows something for everyone. We had a T-shirt Makeover party with guest ranging in age from 10 to 62, not only did we have great fun each guest left with a chic new top. I highly recommend this book.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars T-Shirt Makeovers = Great book, January 16, 2007

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D. Pugh (Newportville PA) - See all my reviews
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This has great ideas with complete instructions that are easy to follow. The first project we tried took 45 minutes and turned out exactly as the sample in the book. What a great way to make use of those extra unused T-shirts.